Box Office: ‘Moana’ Flounders With $43 Million Debut, Among Weakest of Disney’s Live-Action Remakes

"Moana," Disney's latest live-action remake, debuted with a disappointing $43 million at the North American box office, marking one of the weakest openings for the studio's recent attempts at reviving classic animated films. This performance is particularly concerning given the film's hefty $250 million production budget, not to mention the expensive marketing campaign that likely followed. The underwhelming start raises questions about the viability of Disney's strategy for live-action remakes and could influence future projects in the franchise.